What are the methods for treating scalds in infants and young children?

Patient's question:

Percentage of burn: 40% area, 9-month-old girl, mainly on the back, arms, and thighs, currently being treated in the hospital, can be transferred to your hospital. How many days will it take for my daughter's burn to heal? What are the treatment methods for infant and child burns?

Doctor's answer:

Once a burn occurs, the first step should be to apply cool water to the affected area to reduce further thermal damage. After a burn, the most important thing is to prevent the injury from worsening, reduce thermal damage, and minimize the risk of infection. Secondly, it is important to protect the burned area. For example, if the burned area shows signs of peeling, avoid applying any external substances with unknown ingredients. It is recommended that you seek treatment from a formal and professional hospital.

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